Today’s Daily Brief: Ronaldo is 2014 FIFA World Footballer of the Year, PDP denies plans to postpone elections, DHQ says 150 people died in Baga, and more

Today’s Daily Brief: APC thinks GEJ’s planning to postpone elections, Suicide bombers attack market in Yobe, UPN denies adopting GEJ as its candidate, and more

An explosion has destroyed the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Okrika LGA, Rivers state. The explosion, which reportedly occurred around 3:14 a.m on Sunday, January 10, destroyed the secretariat building. The chairman of the party in the local government, Christian Asifamaka, told journalists that unknown persons used dynamite to attack the party’s office in Abam-Ama in... Read More

APC, Goodluck Jonathan, INEC, lai mohammed, nigeria, PDP, Politics, Potiskum, suicide bombers, yobe

A rejoinder: Where is Mrs. Aisha Buhari?

by Emmanuel Uchenna Ugwu Adelakun, total strangers to the Buharis, trespassed. She did not have the right or sufficient information to pronounce on their married life. The only thing more mischievous than declaring a virtual manhunt for a woman that is leading a quiet life in her matrimonial home is hiding under the pretext of affirmative... Read More

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Opinion: For Nigeria, 2015 is a most pivotal year

by Wilfred Okiche 2015 represents a chance for us to rev the engines and smoothen out some kinks. If we are willing to take charge of the future, with the mistakes of the past as a guide, it could be the year when things began to change for the better. The 2015 general elections, scheduled... Read More

2015, APC, elections, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, PDP, Politics

Simon Kolawole: Re-election and talks of Armageddon

by Simon Kolawole Jonathan, meanwhile, is in a tight corner. The social media crowd that queued behind him in 2011 has changed camps and is now rooting for Buhari. The countdown to the 2015 general election reminds me too much of 2003. They are as alike as they are different. On both occasions, an incumbent... Read More

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Henry Okah is an idiot looking for money – Asari Dokubo

by Isi Esene The former President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) and leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has described convicted terrorist, Henry Okah as an “idiot who is looking for money and cheap popularity.” Dokubo who is known to be a vocal supporter of President Goodluck Jonathan said he used... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: Buhari condemns election violence in Jos, OBJ shows up at GEJ’s daughter’s wedding, 14 soldiers killed during Baga invasion, and more

No fewer than 14 soldiers were killed in action during the attack on Baga by Boko Haram insurgents last Saturday, while over 30, who were wounded, are now receiving medical attention, the Defence Headquarters has stated. It said most of those declared missing in action had also rejoined their unit in the ongoing reorganisation for... Read More

APC, Baga, Borno, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, OBJ, olusegun obasanjo, PDP, Politics

Analysis: The effect of sliding oil prices on Nigeria & the world economy (Part 2)

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi and Victor Ajayi A clear lesson will have been learnt here for businesses and economies heavily reliant on revenues from one of the most volatile commodity prices in the world. Most especially for countries like Nigeria and Venezuela who still treat the prospects of economic diversification with no element of urgency. Price... Read More

China, Mondiu Jaiyesimi, nigeria, Oil & Gas, OPEC, Petroleum, Politics, shale gas, united states, victor ajayi

‘PDP cannot manage its success’ || Alex Ekwueme is not happy with his party

by Akan Ido Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to be over-confident about getting block votes for President Jonathan in the general elections coming up in February. The soft-spoken politician who happens to be one of the founding members of the PDP warned the party not to take South... Read More

Alex Ekwueme, APC, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, PDP, Politics, south east, Umar Musa Yar'Adua

Analysis: The effect of sliding oil prices on Nigeria & the world economy (Part 1)

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi and Victor Ajayi Oil-producing countries like Nigeria, Venezuela and Russia will bear the brunt of the collapsing prices as they are already facing difficult challenges in sustaining their economies due to a major revenue shortage. The volatility of crude oil price is making the news again, this time, with a more severe... Read More

China, Mondiu Jaiyesimi, nigeria, Oil & Gas, OPEC, Petroleum, Politics, shale gas, united states, victor ajayi

Benjamin Nwanze: What I learnt on Thursday? Jonathan doesn’t understand how serious corruption is

by Benjamin Nwanze The biggest perpetrators of the fuel subsidy scam, after extensive legislative investigations, have gone unpunished. The pension fund scam has also not been resolved… When Financial Times Editor Lionel Barber referred to President Jonathan as a “Chauncey Gardiner figure with no obvious vision for his presidency beyond holding office,” no truer words... Read More

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2015: Who is afraid of Adebayo Musa Ayeni, the APA Presidential candidate?

by Isi Esene The African Peoples Alliance (APA) has come all out to express their displeasure over the omission of its Presidential candidate, Adebayo Musa Ayeni, from the list of candidates contesting in the February 2015 elections. In a release titled ‘Misrepresentation of presidential candidates for the 2015 Nigeria’s general election’, the party said there are... Read More

Adebayo Musa Ayeni, APA, APC, Balarabe Ahmad, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, PDP, Politics

Buhari believes every wealthy Nigerian is corrupt – Jonathan is angry

by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan has accused Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of trying to fight corruption the ‘wrong way’. According to him, Buhari believes that every wealthy Nigerian is corrupt. While speaking at a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Enugu on Friday, he said “If a Nigerian businessman has a private jet, then you... Read More

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#ShotsFired: Buhari is so old he can’t remember his phone number – Jonathan

by Anike Jacobs President Goodluck Jonathan has fired yet another verbal bullet at his opponent, General Muhammadu Buhari. The president claims that he is more than certain that his political opponent, All Progressive Congress presidential candidate, Buhari, is so old that he can not remember his own mobile phone number. He stated this on Friday... Read More

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January 9, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Forget it, GEJ doesn’t do Kirikiri business | OBJ’s in no mood to die for anyone | Farmers endorse another candidate – guess who | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Forget it, GEJ doesn’t do Kirikiri business. Premium Times This is the GEJ speech that got everyone talking. YNaija Things fall apart in Akwa Ibom PDP. YNaija Read GEJ’s speech in 18 quotes. YNaija Fashola’s... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, APC, babatunde Fashola, Goodluck Jonathan, lagos, Muhammadu Buhari, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Oyo, PDP, Politics, The 2015 Tracklist

January 9, 2015

Since it’s now a university course, here are 9 sure ways to waste your time online this year

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Students at the University of Pennsylvania will be taking a new course this year about wasting time on the internet. That’s right. Wasting time on the internet. Part of the coursework will require the students to stare at the computer screen for hours and interact solely through the chatrooms and social media.... Read More

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January 8, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ kicks off campaign in Lagos, He reveals Henry Okah was paid to kill him, APC accuses him of ‘dividing Nigeria’, and more

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described President Goodluck Jonathan lamentation that Nigeria has become more divided along religious and ethnic lines, as nothing but the shedding of crocodile tears. In a statement released by the party through its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday, January 8, the president was accused of being the... Read More

APC, Goodluck Jonathan, henry okah, lai mohammed, MEND, Muhammadu Buhari, Nasi el-Rufai, nigeria, PDP, Politics, TBS

January 8, 2015

“See my pockets – no money!”: Amaechi throws it down at the APC rally in Bayelsa

by Isi Esene Just as President Goodluck Jonathan was throwing it down in Lagos at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally which took place at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi moments ago did the same thing in Bayelsa, the President’s home state. In his speech at the APC rally to present the... Read More

APC, Bayelsa, Goodluck Jonathan, lagos, nigeria, PDP, Politics, Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi

January 8, 2015

Lateef Raji: Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode and the baton of excellence

by Lateef Raji The emergence of Akinwunmi Ambode… is another indication that the party is not in short supply of capable hands to keep the state on the path of growth and progress. For us in Lagos State, the last fifteen years of civil administration had been an epic. Lagos has been able to live... Read More

APC, bola tinubu, jimi agbaje, lagos, Lateef Raji, Lekki Free Trade Zone, nigeria, PDP, Politics

Today’s Daily Brief: Fani-Kayode threatens to expose Buhari, PDP expresses delight over DSS report, Boko Haram threatens Cameroon govt, and more

The leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has threatened to attack Cameroon in a video message on YouTube. In the message, Shekau warned that the country would suffer the same terror attacks “that has befallen Nigeria”. The video was posted on Monday, January 5, and was directly addressed to Cameroon’s President Paul Biya. YNaija ... Read More

2015, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buahri, PDP, Politics

Err, what is Amaechi telling Okorocha about Buhari here (LOOK)

by Isi Esene It’s hard to see a more expressive politician than these two – Governors Rochas Okorocha and Rotimi Amaechi. Both All Progressives Congress (APC) henchmen were at it again today as the party presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari made a campaign stop at the Imo State Government House in Owerri. We may never know... Read More

Imo, nigeria, Owerri, Politics, Rivers, Rochas Okorocha, Rotimi Amaechi

Opinion: Akinwumi Ambode – If only evil could stink

by Olabode Odunuga Lagosians would only deceive themselves if they even entertain the thought that Ambode could be held responsible for his own deeds in office. It is too obvious already that this man is not his own man. The human nose is one of man’s most crucial properties. It is connected tightly to breathing and... Read More

Akinwumi Ambode, APC, bola tinubu, jimi agbaje, lagos, nigeria, PDP, Politics

These were the governors missing from GEJ’s campaign inauguration yesterday (and Dickson is one of them)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nine governors were conspicuously missing from the inauguration of the presidential campaign organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday, January 6, in Abuja. There was a serious cause for concern among the party stakeholders, going by the absence of the governors, who are believed to be loyal to President Goodluck Jonathan.... Read More

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Opinion: Jimi Agbaje ticks all the right boxes

by Yemi Adeyemi Jimi Agbaje’s candidacy offers Lagos and Lagosians a chance to set the destiny of the state aright. Lagos has known some development since the beginning of the latest Republic but has it really been about most Lagosians? How many slums have been turned into habitable places, just good enough for the masses to... Read More

2015, APC, babatunde Fashola, bola tinubu, bourdillon, ikoyi, jimi agbaje, lagos, PDP, Politics

Tinubu, Atiku, Fashola, others listed as members of Buhari’s campaign team (See full list)

by Isi Esene Days after President Goodluck Jonathan released the list of members of his Presidential Campaign Committee, his arch-opponent, Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), who is contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has made his own public. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will serve as a Vice Chairman of the team in... Read More

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Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ vows to win February elections, Onaiyekan wants Mbaka sanctioned, Mu’azu hates ‘use and dump’ politics, and more

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has called for sanctions against a Catholic priest, Ejike Mbaka, who publicly urged Nigerians to vote President Goodluck Jonathan out. Mr. Onaiyekan was quoted by Thisday newspaper as saying that based on the rules of the church, Reverend Father Mbaka, who heads the Adoration Ministry congregation in Enugu,... Read More

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Opinion: Your social media votes will not count in February

by Mustapha Yusuf-Adebola The social media population is only a fraction of the total voters’ population and more enlightenment is needed when we consider the adult illiteracy rate… With the 2015 elections less than 40 days away, there is an intense debate online concerning the candidates, the parties and what Nigerians want as a people.... Read More

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Opinion: 2015 – The year of endless possibilities

by Olu Onemola We are the millions of children that could have been fed with the $255 million that was used to purchase bulletproof cars by a former Minister who walked away unprosecuted. We are the generation of at least 20.3 million unemployed youths. The generation that has grown accustomed to holding on to the... Read More

2015, employment, mutiny, nigeria, Olu Onemola, Politics, Victims support fund, World Bank